BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57367\n\nSafely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those p rescribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back D ay on April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Ag ency's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Al exandria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooper ation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are st affing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop o ff unused or expired medication at Fire Station 210 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent dru g drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave. \nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust i nside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Semi nary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 1 1 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initi ative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americ ans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majori ty of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, in cluding from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americans do not k now how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can li ve healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impa ct on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal \, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Fire Station 210\nAudienc e: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-Ci ty\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\ n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cale ndarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57367\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about thi s event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medi cation disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused -and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Fire Station 210 SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:25a76bda-5891-477c-863c-31343739345b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57470\n\nGraduation is open to CERT participant's family/friends and the general public.\n\nLocation: Fire Station 210\nContact Person: Kevin Coleman\nContact Phone: 703.746.5 267\nContact Email: kevin.coleman@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may a ttend\nTags: Emergency Preparedness\n\nImport this event into your calenda r: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57470 DTEND:20240504T174500Z DTSTAMP:20240430T185911Z DTSTART:20240504T164500Z LOCATION:Fire Station 210 SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:CERT Graduation TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:af016c66-bb64-4db4-ba51-b83b278f0a46 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240430T185911Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR